Boston vacation rentals

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Superhost
Apartment in Boston
🎖The Boiler Room | Close to Subway + Downtown🎖
This unique private suite is brand new & comes w/ its own private entrance. Including a queen size bed, ensuite bathroom, & a wine/craft beer minibar! The unit is extremely clean and very nicely decorated. A quick 5 minute walk to Ashmont Station (Red Line), which takes you directly into Downtown Boston, Harvard Square, South Boston, Kendall/MIT, U Mass. Great restaurants nearby - Molinari's & Tavolo Ristorante - as well as a local coffee shop + a Dunkin just across the Ashmont metro station.
Jan 2 – 9
R2,004 ZAR per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 245 reviews
Guest favorite
Apartment in Boston
Astonishing 1 Bed South End Boston's Best Location
Clean, unique, bright, inviting, 1-bedroom on the 1st floor. Newly renovated with astonishing ceilings, new tall custom windows, new appliances. The best of Boston outside your door Located half a block to Restaurant Row, where you’ll find some of the best dining in the city. Famous bakeries, coffee shops are all near, a super effortless walk to the very BEST Boston has to offer. Complimentary Netflix, movie channels, high speed internet, Keurig coffee, snacks. It doesn't get better than this!
Jan 23 – 30
R5,331 ZAR per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews
Guest favorite
Guest suite in Boston
Cozy Private Garden Studio near the Heart of JP
Best of both worlds: this airy and light, newly renovated private studio is set in a beautiful, secluded backyard/garden. Easy walk to restaurants, shops and acres of green space. Your reservation confirms that you have read "Other Things to Note" in The Space section below and "House Rules" before booking. Guests can only book for themselves. We are 5-7 minutes from the 39 bus and 15 from the Orange line. There is a microwave, fridge, counter and and sink but no stove or cooking options.
Aug 19 – 26
R1,914 ZAR per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews

Popular amenities for Boston vacation rentals

Stay near Boston's top sights

Fenway Park815 locals recommend
Boston Common567 locals recommend
TD Garden243 locals recommend
New England Aquarium399 locals recommend
Boston Public Garden440 locals recommend
Freedom Trail470 locals recommend

Boston waterfront vacation rentals

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Apartment in Winthrop
Oceanfront Pool. Close to Boston. Free Parking.
Aug 28 – Sep 4
R5,536 ZAR per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews
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Guest suite in Marblehead
Ocean Park Retreat
Dec 23 – 30
R1,858 ZAR per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviews
Guest favorite
Apartment in Salem
Historic Salem Oceanfront 2 Rm Apt
Mar 28 – Apr 4
R2,980 ZAR per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 600 reviews
Guest favorite
Loft in Natick
Lakeside Studio Loft
Sep 22 – 29
R2,440 ZAR per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews
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Apartment in Arlington
Lakeside apartment, patio, hot tub, outside shower
Dec 14 – 21
R2,316 ZAR per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviews
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Guest suite in Winthrop
Get to The Point, Winthrop
Jun 28 – Jul 5
R3,515 ZAR per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 784 reviews
Superhost
Condo in Boston
Cozy 2-bdrm. condo 15 mins. to downtown Boston
Jan 21 – 28
R2,852 ZAR per night
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 242 reviews
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Loft in Rockport
Loft Apartment With Ocean Views
Apr 8 – 15
R4,457 ZAR per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 239 reviews
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Guest suite in Gloucester
SplashLanding Private Beach Getaway in Gloucester
Jan 6 – 13
R4,673 ZAR per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 374 reviews
Guest favorite
Guest suite in Nahant
Rock Steady - Panoramic Ocean Front Home
Sep 2 – 9
R5,104 ZAR per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews
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Condo in Rockport
Bearskin Neck Rockport ★ Amazing Views ★ Parking
Aug 27 – Sep 3
R5,583 ZAR per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews
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Guest suite in South Hamilton
It’s better to wake at the Lake 2BR guest suite
Apr 20 – 27
R2,392 ZAR per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 237 reviews

Boston fishing vacation rentals

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Apartment in Natick
Scandi-Modern Apartment
Sep 3 – 10
R2,074 ZAR per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 328 reviews
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Apartment in Medford
Garden Apartment for Vacation & Business Travelers
Jul 10 – 17
R2,443 ZAR per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviews
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Guest suite in Cambridge
Convenience, Cozy, and Free Parking
Nov 23 – 30
R2,343 ZAR per night
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 295 reviews
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Home in Jamaica Plain
Fully-Equipped, Private 1st Floor 1-Bed/1-Bath Apt
Jul 1 – 8
R2,949 ZAR per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews
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Guest suite in Sharon
Cozy Lakeview Guesthouse
Nov 29 – Dec 6
R2,949 ZAR per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviews
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Townhouse in Wakefield
Entire 3 bedroom 1st floor home (pets by request)
Aug 19 – 26
R4,230 ZAR per night
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews
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Home in Marblehead
Walk to Everything Great about Marblehead!
Jul 31 – Aug 7
R10,013 ZAR per night
4.73 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews
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Guest suite in Concord
Water front cabin-like guest suite on a quiet pond
May 14 – 21
R1,877 ZAR per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 99 reviews
Superhost
Apartment in Framingham
Comfy Cute and lovely 1 BR APT w/Private Access.
May 21 – 28
R1,352 ZAR per night
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviews
Guest favorite
Apartment in Cambridge
Harvard/MIT: Spacious 2BR | Work & Central Wi-Fi
Dec 4 – 11
R6,151 ZAR per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews
Superhost
Townhouse in Boston
In the heart of Jamaica Plain near Longwood
Nov 26 – Dec 3
R4,692 ZAR per night
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 44 reviews
Guest favorite
Home in Wrentham
Relaxing Waterfront Lake House
Sep 4 – 11
R8,469 ZAR per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviews

Private Boston vacation rentals

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Apartment in Boston
S End/B Bay border! Copley Location- Perfect 1 Br
Apr 30 – May 7
R5,911 ZAR per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 257 reviews
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Home in Cambridge
Harvard Square - spacious, free on street parking
Feb 27 – Mar 6
R4,982 ZAR per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviews
Guest favorite
Loft in Boston
Sunny Artist Loft In Historic Brownstone
Aug 13 – 20
R2,791 ZAR per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviews
Guest favorite
Guest suite in Brookline
Brookline Home with a Garden
Jun 19 – 26
R2,402 ZAR per night
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviews
Guest favorite
Guest suite in Newton
Spacious suite with private entrance, parking spot
Jul 22 – 29
R2,191 ZAR per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 550 reviews
Guest favorite
Apartment in Cambridge
Spacious Strawberry Hill Suite (West Cambridge)
Mar 29 – Apr 5
R2,063 ZAR per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 457 reviews
Guest favorite
Apartment in Cambridge
Picture-perfect Cambridge guest apartment, parking
Aug 6 – 13
R3,125 ZAR per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 278 reviews
Guest favorite
Guest suite in Boston
Cozy studio apartment in Jamaica plain!
Sep 4 – 11
R2,229 ZAR per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 597 reviews
Superhost
Home in Revere
Renovated Cozy City Getaway
Dec 2 – 9
R1,594 ZAR per night
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews
Guest favorite
Guest suite in Boston
Upscale 2 Bdrm Suite: Kitchen, Spa Bath, Laundry
Jan 18 – 25
R2,077 ZAR per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews
Guest favorite
Condo in Boston
Stylish garden level studio with a private patio
Feb 27 – Mar 6
R2,295 ZAR per night
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews
Guest favorite
Guest suite in Arlington
Modern and comfortable studio apartment
Jan 1 – 8
R1,746 ZAR per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Boston

Total rentals

9K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

4.6K properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

490 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

2.5K properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

3.1K properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

386K reviews

Your guide to Boston

Welcome to Boston

One of America’s oldest and most important cities, Boston intertwines quaint New England charm with well-preserved history. The Massachusetts state capital’s scenic and strategic location, where Boston Harbor meets the Charles River, imbues it with a natural beauty while keeping the city thriving economically for almost four centuries.

The bay, and the Atlantic Ocean from which it’s fed, shapes Boston’s seafood-focused culinary scene, and also keeps the city center small, making it an easy place to navigate; you can hardly walk a few blocks without running into historic Revolutionary War sites. But even squeezed into the peninsula, the city’s “Emerald Necklace,” with 1,100 acres of linked parks, holds plenty of wide open space. Meanwhile, Boston’s dozens of colleges and universities attract a sophisticated crowd that upholds the long traditions of cultural entities like the Boston Public Library and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Boston

Autumn in Boston paints the city in classic New England fall colors while threading the needle between hot, humid summer and chillingly cold winter. Late spring offers similarly pleasant weather, though the thaw from winter and slightly rainier months can turn things muddy. April’s marathon weekend, officially a state holiday called Patriots’ Day, draws huge crowds on the third Monday of the month. Average low temperatures in the winter rarely climb above freezing, but armed with plenty of warm clothing, you can take advantage of the off-season to book your vacation rental and visit high-traffic tourist sites without the crowds. Warm days with humidity make Boston summers sticky, but staying close to the many waterways around the city will help you stay cool.


Top things to do in Boston

Boston Common

The country’s oldest city park remains a jewel of public space in downtown Boston. Its 50 historic acres began as communal grazing grounds for livestock, then hosted British soldiers in the Revolutionary War. The park now offers open greenspace, lined with trees and dotted with fountains and statues, forming the southern terminus of the Freedom Trail, and bordering the stunning Boston Public Garden.

Black Heritage Trail

Where Boston’s Freedom Trail gives you a window into the city’s role in the Revolutionary War, this lesser-known but equally important 1.6-mile walk shows off what happened next. Take one of the free guided tours that tells the story of Boston’s large free Black community between the Revolutionary and Civil wars through 14 national historic sites, including the African Meeting House, built in 1806 and the oldest surviving Black church in the United States.

Boating

Boston’s harbor and rivers have shaped the city, so seeing it from the water offers the best way to both learn about and enjoy it. Choose from one of the many harbor tours, scenic sunset excursions, and fascinating architecture cruises offered to visitors, or rent a boat to paddle the Charles River or sail to the Harbor Islands.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where should I stay in Boston?

    Make yourself at home in Boston by choosing from our most frequently booked neighborhoods. We have over 4,380 vacation rentals in Downtown Boston, over 3,550 vacation rentals in Allston, over 4,380 vacation rentals in Back Bay, and over 4,380 vacation rentals in South Boston.

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in Boston?

    Uncover the perfect home-away-from-home with our diverse selection of vacation rentals in Boston. From over 5,160 apartment rentals, over 770 condo rentals to over 1,790 house rentals, we've got you covered. For even more variety, explore our Airbnb Categories to find the ideal space for your getaway.

  • Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Boston?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 4,550 vacation rentals in Boston featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

  • Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Boston?

    Four-legged friends are welcome in Boston. Choose from more than 2,460 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.

  • Are there Boston vacation rentals on Airbnb with pools?

    Yes! Dive into the perfect getaway at one of over 490 vacation homes with pools in Boston, available on Airbnb. Make a splash and soak up the sun in style!

  • How much does it cost to stay in villa rentals in Boston?

    Experience the best of Boston with our villa rentals, starting at about $50 per day, before taxes and fees. Embrace comfort and style while staying within your budget in your home away from home.

  • Do apartment rentals in Boston have a gym?

    Absolutely! We offer over 910 apartment rentals with a gym in Boston. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Do apartment rentals in Boston have self check-in?

    Absolutely! We offer over 1,550 apartment rentals with self check-in in Boston. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Are there family-friendly apartment rentals in Boston?

    Boston has more than 1,810 family-friendly apartment rentals. Amenities on the property may include high chairs, travel cribs, or strollers.

  • What are the most popular amenities for Apartment Rentals in Boston?

    Enhance your stay in our Apartment Rentals with the most popular amenities: over 910 homes with a gym, over 1,550 homes with self check-in, and more. Indulge in the ultimate retreat, tailored to your preferences.

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